Hematologist ·
nanavati Super Speciality Hospital , Mumbai, India
9 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English ,Hindi
Patients do have many kinds of conditions which are treated by Dr. Prathamesh Kulkarni and we have outlined some of them here for your convenience.:
The disorders of the lymphatic system i.e., lymph nodes, vessels and blood disorders are managed by these doctors. Leukemia, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma (bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells cancer) are the three types of cancers for which you must visit a Hematologist. Red blood cells and Hemoglobin related conditions such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia and anemia are also the conditions for which a Hematologist should be approached.
We have outlined here some of the signs and symptoms which mean that a visit to Hematologist is needed.
Night sweats, fever and continuing fatigue are signs that all is not well with the patient and he might have a condition that a Hematologist can help treat.. Symptoms like shortness in breathing and weight loss that cannot be unexplained away by natural reasons can be a direction for you to visit a hematologist. Please consult a hematologist and not wait if you are seeing some of any of these symptoms.
The doctor is available for consultation and operation from 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday and from 9 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. Well educated, skilled and having long term experience are all qualities that the doctor possesses.
Dr. Prathamesh Kulkarni performs the below mentioned popular procedures on the patient.
Blood related conditions are what are treated by the doctor and the procedures revolve around the same. Abnormal tissue is removed through cold, lasers, heat or chemicals and the procedures so performed are called Ablation therapy. Among their area of specialty are bone marrow transplants and blood transfusion.
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A Hematologist researches and diagnoses several conditions of blood and of lymphatic system. Related medical treatment and procedures for blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system are the responsibility of a Hematologist. The doctors also work in tandem with some other specialists to manage your condition or to interpret the test results for you. Hemophilia, blood clotting disorder which is genetic and Sepsis, known reaction to an infection are all conditions whose treatment is found with a Hematologist.
We bring to you the tests that are usually recommended before and during a Hematologist consultation.
Prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time are tests that check you for clotting and bleeding disorders. The test called as complete blood count helps the doctor to monitor your disease via all three blood cells. A test known as a bone marrow biopsy is how bone marrow disorders, blood disorders, some cancers and infections in the bone marrow can be easily not just diagnosed but monitored too.
Post tests and consultation with your primary care physician you could be referred to a Hematologist if the doctor realises that your conditions are linked to blood, bone marrow or lymphatic system. Please confer with a Hematologist if you are either suffering from sickle cell anemia or anemia. Leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma (bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells) cancers also mean that you must get refer a Hematologist. As soon as the symptoms become more obvious you must go to see this specialist.
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